1、INTERVIEW STRATEGIES,Rutgers University Career Services Career and Interview Center/Busch Campus Center http:/careerservices.rutgers.edu,WHAT WE WILL COVER TODAY,Purpose of Interviews Types of Interviews Preparing for the Interview Interview Structure Typical Questions Next Steps,PURPOSE OF INTERVIE
2、W (Employer Perspective),Do you have the skills to do the job? Will you fit into the organizations culture? Are you motivated to do the job? Will you stay?,PURPOSE OF INTERVIEW (Candidate Perspective),Learn about the organization Determine if you fit into the culture Get the job offer,INTERVIEW TYPE
3、S,Screening/Human Resources Behavioral Group Phone/Video,PRIOR TO THE INTERVIEW,Research: find out what is happening in your career field and the particular company you will be interviewing with Preparation: identify what you have to offer the company and prepare for common interview questions,RESEA
4、RCH,Organization: Organization website, literature, and Kilmer Library Services, products, locations, divisions and competitors Recent news, new product launches, mergers Organization strengthsTrends in the Profession: Career publications, professional organizations and networkingOther Tools: Rutge
5、rs Online Career Library,PREPARATION,Selling Points Character Traits Practice Interviewing,SELLING POINTS,Technical skills, advanced training Management/supervision Awards Customer service Advanced coursework Special projects Internships Volunteer, community service, activities,CHARACTER TRAITS,Team
6、 Player Adaptable Good judgement Quick thinker Ethical Leadership Communication: verbal & written Attention to detail,NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION,Attire/appearance Hand shake/Eye contact/Posture Hand gestures,PRACTICE INTERVIEWING,Mock Interview Interview Stream, Virtual Mock Interview Career Services
7、Guide (practice quest.) Career Resource Center Publications,INTERVIEW PROCESS,Warm up - Rapport Building Questions/Dialog Questions from interviewee Wrap-up Follow-up,WARM-UP,How about this weather? How about that Rutgers football team? How are your classes going?,QUESTIONS/DIALOGUE,Traditional: Tra
8、ditional interview questions focus on your educational background, work experience, activities, skills, etc.Behavioral: Behavioral interviews focus on specific past behaviors, “Describe a time when” Past behavior is the best predictor of future performance,TRADITIONAL QUESTIONS,Tell me about yoursel
9、f. Why did you choose Rutgers? Where do you see yourself in five years? Why did you choose this profession? Why should I hire you? What do you know about us? What is your biggest weakness?,BEHAVIORAL QUESTIONS,Describe a major problem you have faced and how you dealt with it.Describe a situation whe
10、re 10 different things had to get done at once and how you handled it.Use the P.A.R. system (Problem-Action-Result) in answering these types of questions,QUESTIONS FROM INTERVIEWEE,What kind of assignments might I expect in the first six months? What skills are important for someone in this position
11、? How would you describe the ideal candidate for this position? What do you like most about working for the company?,INTERVIEW WRAP-UP,Express interest in the position Clarify next steps Get business card Send thank you letter,NEXT STEPS,Make an appointment at any Career Services office to conduct a Mock Interview (option to be video-taped) Use Interview Stream, Virtual Mock Interview self assessment,
